Age 84, of Scituate, and previously of Quincy, entered into eternal rest after a brief illness surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Born in Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland on November 7, 1934 to Mary (Hession) Healy and Frank Healy. Loving husband to Mary (Maureen) Healy for 58 years, devoted father of Stephen and wife Tara of Hanover, Paul and wife Kathy of Chattanooga, TN, Fiona and husband Tom Benson of Scituate, and Michelle Healy of Washington, DC. Proud “Papa” of Patrick, Kathryn, Michaela, Molly, Caroline, Grace, Nora, Colman, Jenna, Liam and Celia. He is survived by siblings Morgan, Desmond, John, Jane, Carmel, Claire, Bernadette, and Agnes of Ireland and the late Mary, Frank, Patrick, Paul, Owen, and Peter Healy. He was the proud uncle of 51 nieces and nephews.
Mike emigrated to the United States in 1960 and settled in Dorchester, and later resided in Quincy, and Scituate. He was a lifelong employee of Stop and Shop Supermarkets retiring in 1997. His passion in life was music and he was gifted with an exceptional tenor voice, he sang joyfully in the choirs of Sacred Heart Quincy, St. Mary of the Nativity Scituate, and St. Anthony’s Cohasset. He studied to learn the piano in retirement and sang at hundreds of weddings and funerals throughout his life. He was a devoted fan of his children’s and grandchildren’s sports, rarely missing a game, and a lifelong fan of Boston Sports teams. His biggest passion however was rooting for the BC High sports teams. He was a kind and quiet man who would soon become acquainted with any stranger that he encountered. He was a compassionate man who volunteered for 23 years delivering Meals on Wheels in Scituate and for many years serving meals at the Long Island shelter in Quincy. He had a passion for gardening and delighted in growing roses.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours from 4pm to 8pm on Friday October 25th at the Richardson and Gaffney Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA and a funeral mass will be celebrated on October 26th at 10 a.m. in the St. Mary’s of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent Street, Scituate, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to VNA of Norwell or St. Mary’s Church of the Nativity, Scituate, MA.
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